alpine
US /ˈælˌpaɪn/
UK /ˈælpaɪn/
- Adjective
- Concerning mountains or mountain ranges
B2Moreappeal
US /əˈpil/
UK /ə'pi:l/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attract interest, attention, or desire
- To request a judge or others to change a decision
A2TOEICMorearchitecture
US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛktʃɚ/
UK /ˈɑ:kɪtektʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Design and construction of buildings
- The style or design of a building or buildings.
A2Moreattraction
US /əˈtrækʃən/
UK /ə'trækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Theme park or fairground; place worth visiting
- The act of making someone become interested in
A2Moreblend of
US
UK
- Noun
- A mixture of different things combined together.
- A combination of different qualities or elements.
A1Moreboat ride
US
UK
- Noun
- A trip on a boat for pleasure.
- A journey made on a boat.
A1Morecapture
US /ˈkæptʃɚ/
UK /'kæptʃə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- To record, tape, or film something
- Noun
- The act of seizing or taking control of something.
B1Morecity center
US /ˈsɪti ˈsɛntɚ/
UK /ˈsiti ˈsentə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
- Phrase
- The main part of a city where the main commercial and administrative activities take place.
clay
US /kle/
UK /kleɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Heavy sticky earth used to make pottery
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B1Morecrave
US /krev/
UK /kreɪv/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a very strong desire for something
B2Moreculture
US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/
UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
- Transitive Verb
- To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
A2Moredelightful
US /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
UK /dɪˈlaɪtfl/
- Adjective
- Greatly pleasing or entertaining
B2Moredestination
US /ˌdɛstəˈneʃən/
UK /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/
- Noun
- The place you are traveling to
- A place regarded as worth visiting or traveling to.
B1TOEICMoredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moreelegant
US /ˈɛlɪɡənt/
UK /'elɪɡənt/
- Adjective
- Having or showing grace, style or beauty
- Pleasingly ingenious and simple.
A2Moreenhance
US /ɛnˈhæns/
UK /ɪn'hɑ:ns/
- Transitive Verb
- To improve; make bigger or better
B1TOEICMoreentrance
US /ˈentrəns/
UK /ˈentrəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A place where you enter a house or other building
- Act of joining a party in a showy manner
B1TOEICMoreera
US /'ɪrə/
UK /'ɪərə/
- Noun
- Period characterized by particular events, people
- A major division of geological time, usually divided into periods.
B1Moreescape
US /ɪˈskep/
UK /ɪ'skeɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
- The 'esc key' on a keyboard
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To avoid something undesirable, dangerous or bad
- To get away from a place where you are being kept
A2Moreexcitement
US /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
UK /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
- Something that causes great enthusiasm and eagerness.
A2Moreexplore
US /ɪkˈsplɔr/
UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To examine something in detail to learn about it
- To travel to a place to discover more about it
A2TOEICMoreexquisite
US /ˈɛkskwɪzɪt, ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/
UK /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/
- Adjective
- Being very sensitive or detailed, e.g. of taste
B2Morefloral
US /ˈflɔrəl, ˈflor-/
UK /'flɔ:rəl/
- Adjective
- Made of, or decorated with pictures of flowers
B2Morego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
A1Moreheading to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Going in a particular direction.
- Intransitive Verb
- Going in the direction of; on the way to.
- Moving towards a future state or condition.
A1Moreheart pounding
US
UK
- Adjective
- Experiencing a rapid or forceful heartbeat, often due to anxiety, fear, or excitement.
- Experiencing a rapid or forceful heartbeat due to physical exertion or exercise.
- Noun
- The sensation of a rapid or forceful heartbeat, sometimes indicative of a medical issue.
A2Moreheart race
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A rapid heartbeat, often due to excitement, anxiety, or physical exertion.
- A rapid heartbeat, often due to excitement, anxiety, or physical exertion.
in addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
B1Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Moreinspire
US /ɪnˈspaɪr/
UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone an idea to do or make something
- To make someone feel a certain emotion
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe in
- To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
B1TOEICMoreintricate
US /ˈɪntrɪkɪt/
UK /ˈɪntrɪkət/
- Adjective
- Very detailed or difficult to untangle
B2TOEICMorelike no other
US
UK
- Phrase
- Unique; unparalleled; distinctly different from all others.
- To an extreme degree; in a way that is more intense than anyone else.
A1Morelush
US /lʌʃ/
UK /lʌʃ/
- Noun
- Someone who is often drunk
- Adjective
- Being very beautiful, expensive or high in quality
- (Of vegetation) being healthy and full of life
B1Moremagnificent
US /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/
UK /mæɡ'nɪfɪsnt/
- Adjective
- Splendid; brilliant; extremely good
- Extremely impressive or beautiful; characterized by grandeur.
B1TOEICMoremarvel
US /ˈmɑ:rvl/
UK /ˈmɑ:vl/
- Noun
- Something that causes wonder or astonishment
- A feeling of wonder, astonishment, or admiration
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel wonder, astonishment, or admiration
B2Moremiss out
US /mɪs aʊt/
UK /mis aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To exclude; not include in something
- To fail to take advantage of something; to lose an opportunity.
A1Moremonastery
US /ˈmɑ:nəsteri/
UK /ˈmɒnəstri/
- Countable Noun
- Place where monks live
B2Moreon display
US /ɑn dɪˈsple/
UK /ɔn disˈplei/
- Adjective
- In a place where something can be seen by the public.
- Adverb
- Available for viewing.
A1Moreor simply
US
UK
- Phrase
- Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
A1Moreordinary
US /ˈɔ:rdneri/
UK /'ɔ:dnrɪ/
- Adjective
- Normal or usual
- Of the rank of ordinary seaman.
- Noun
- An ecclesiastical judge or official having ordinary jurisdiction in a given area.
- Any of several simple and basic geometrical figures.
A2TOEICMoreornate
US /ɔ:rˈneɪt/
UK /ɔ:ˈneɪt/
- Adjective
- Decorated with many fancy objects or patterns
B2TOEICMorepagoda
US /pəˈɡodə/
UK /pəˈgəʊdə/
- Countable Noun
- Asian pyramidal temple with a curving roof
- Noun
- A style of building characterized by tiered stories and upward-curving eaves, originating in East Asia.
C2Morepalace
US /ˈpælɪs/
UK /ˈpæləs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
- The center of government or royal power.
B1Moreparadise
US /ˈpærəˌdaɪs, -ˌdaɪz/
UK /'pærədaɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place with everything needed for specific activity
- Place where good people are said to go after death
B1Morepeak
US /pik/
UK /pi:k/
- Noun
- Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- The very top of a mountain
- Intransitive Verb
- To reach the highest or best point
B1Morerecommend
US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
UK /ˌrekə'mend/
- Transitive Verb
- To advise or suggest that someone do something
- To endorse or support something publicly.
A2TOEICMorerepresent
US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
UK /ˌreprɪ'zent/
- Transitive Verb
- To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- To show or describe something in a particular way
A2TOEICMorereward
US /rɪˈwɔrd/
UK /rɪ'wɔ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To give something because of someone's good work
- To give someone money for helping the police
- Noun
- Money given for information about criminals
- Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
A2TOEICMoreride on
US /raɪd ɑn/
UK /raid ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
- To depend on something for success.
A1Moresanctuary
US /ˈsæŋktʃuˌɛri/
UK /'sæŋktʃʊərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place to find rest and relaxation
- Area used for protecting wildlife
B1Moreseek
US /sik/
UK /si:k/
- Transitive Verb
- To ask someone for help
- To search for; try to find or do; look for
A2TOEICMoresense of accomplishment
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- A feeling of pride and satisfaction from achieving something.
- The feeling of having done something well, which inspires further action.
C1Moreserene
US /səˈrin/
UK /səˈri:n/
- Adjective
- Very calm or peaceful
B2Moresoak up
US /sok ʌp/
UK /səuk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To absorb; to become filled with (something)
- To enjoy an experience.
B1Morespread out
US /sprɛd aʊt/
UK /spred aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To extend or stretch over a large area.
- To arrange things so that they cover a large area.
B2Morestep into
US /stɛp ˈɪntu/
UK /step ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a place or situation.
- To become involved in something, especially a job or role.
A1Morestrike
US /straɪk/
UK /straɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something
- To remove or erase.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A punch or hit
- Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
A2TOEICMorestunning
US /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
UK /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
- To incapacitate using a special gun
B2Moretake in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- To include or add
- Transitive Verb
- To absorb (liquid).
- To understand or comprehend something.
A1Morethrill
US /θrɪl/
UK /θrɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
- A sudden feeling of fear or excitement.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To feel sudden excitement or pleasure
- To cause someone to feel excited and pleased.
A2Moretranquil
US /ˈtræŋkwəl/
UK /ˈtræŋkwɪl/
- Adjective
- Calm; peaceful
B2Moretunnel
US /ˈtʌnəl/
UK /'tʌnl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Passage under the ground, often for cars or trains
- Noun
- As if looking in a long hole
B1Morevibrant
US /ˈvaɪbrənt/
UK /ˈvaɪbrənt/
- Adjective
- Having a lot of energy and being very active
B1Morewaterfall
US /ˈwɔtɚˌfɔl,ˈwɑtə-/
UK /'wɔ:təfɔ:l/
- Noun
- Steep descent of the water of a river
C2Morewildest dreams
US
UK
- Phrase
- The most imaginative or unrealistic hopes or aspirations.
A2More
Vocabulary
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- city center: The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- boat ride: A trip on a boat for pleasure.
- heading to: Going in a particular direction.
- like no other: Unique; unparalleled; distinctly different from all others.
- wildest dreams: The most imaginative or unrealistic hopes or aspirations.
- heart pounding: Experiencing a rapid or forceful heartbeat, often due to anxiety, fear, or excitement.
- sense of accomplishment: A feeling of pride and satisfaction from achieving something.
- or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
- heart race: A rapid heartbeat, often due to excitement, anxiety, or physical exertion.
- on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- miss out: To exclude; not include in something
- blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- ride on: To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
- soak up: To absorb; to become filled with (something)
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- crave: To have a very strong desire for something
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- destination: The place you are traveling to
- strike: To hit something
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- reward: To give something because of someone's good work
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- intricate: Very detailed or difficult to untangle
- escape: Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
- ordinary: Normal or usual
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
- vibrant: Having a lot of energy and being very active
- adventure: An exciting and often dangerous experience
- architecture: Design and construction of buildings
- seek: To ask someone for help
- capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- excitement: When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
- thrill: Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
- magnificent: Splendid; brilliant; extremely good
- enhance: To improve; make bigger or better
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- era: Period characterized by particular events, people
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- elegant: Having or showing grace, style or beauty
- tranquil: Calm; peaceful
- peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- attraction: Theme park or fairground; place worth visiting
- sanctuary: Place to find rest and relaxation
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- exquisite: Being very sensitive or detailed, e.g. of taste
- serene: Very calm or peaceful
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- clay: Heavy sticky earth used to make pottery
- daily: Happening every day
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- delightful: Greatly pleasing or entertaining
- paradise: Place with everything needed for specific activity
- palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
- tunnel: Passage under the ground, often for cars or trains
- prepare: To make something ready for use
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- marvel: Something that causes wonder or astonishment
- entrance: A place where you enter a house or other building
- lush: Someone who is often drunk
- floral: Made of, or decorated with pictures of flowers
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- monastery: Place where monks live
- ornate: Decorated with many fancy objects or patterns
- waterfall: Steep descent of the water of a river
- alpine: Concerning mountains or mountain ranges
- pagoda: Asian pyramidal temple with a curving roof
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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Dalat Vietnam Travel Guide: 15 BEST Things To Do In Dalat
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Trung tâm Ngoại ngữ NTTU posted on 2025/10/23Dreaming of a trip to Dalat, Vietnam? This video is your ultimate guide, packed with the 15 best things to see and do, from the quirky Crazy House to the stunning Langbiang Mountain! You'll not only discover amazing photography spots and romantic getaways but also pick up practical travel phrases and cultural insights along the way.
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